Description
A quick and easy pan-seared salmon recipe with bold Cajun spices and a sweet, buttery honey glaze. Ready in just 25 minutes, this flavorful halal-friendly dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (skin on)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
Salt, to taste
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon halal soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of ½ lemon
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Lemon wedges (for serving)
Black sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. This helps them sear nicely and hold onto the seasoning.
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Rub each fillet with olive oil and season generously with Cajun seasoning. Add salt if needed.
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Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side up and sear for about 3 minutes.
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Flip the fillets so the skin side is down, and cook for another 2 minutes.
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In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and garlic. Let simmer for 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
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Pour the honey butter sauce over the salmon in the skillet. Cook for another 3–5 minutes, spooning the sauce over the fillets.
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Once cooked, garnish with chopped parsley, lemon wedges, and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- If your Cajun blend is salty, skip additional salt.
- Adjust Cajun spice to make it more or less spicy.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a full meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Seared Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American
